Should Arsenal reignite Carlos Soler interest amid creativity issues?

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Arsenal are struggling at the moment, but the January transfer window is right around the corner.

Mikel Arteta’s side are finding the creation of chances and the scoring of goals particularly difficult in 2020/21.

The Gunners just can’t see to find the net right now, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette, Nicolas Pepe and Willian all coming under-fire.

But the midfield options have also been criticised, as has the manager for his tactics.

It seems the team is crying out for a creator.

Mesut Ozil is currently unregistered, and it is unclear whether Arteta will bring him back into the fold.

Something Arsenal could do is reignite their previous interest in Spanish playmaker Carlos Soler, who has been in good form so far in 2020/21.

Valencia are not in a good financial position and their president has stated they need to make player sales (AS), so it could be worth looking into for Arsenal – who were linked with Soler in February (Mirror).

TBR’s View – Soler could be good addition for Arsenal

In nine appearances this term, Soler has scored five goals and made three assists.

The 23-year-old has averaged 1.3 key passes per 90 according to WhoScored, who have also given him a couple of man-of-the-match awards.

He’s already clocked up 160 appearances for Valencia and has a fair bit of experience for one still relatively young.

Arsenal have reportedly been looking at his teammate Maxi Gomez, but if Valencia are seeking player sales, Soler might be worth a look at.

Valencia legend Fernando Gomez said earlier this year that Soler is ‘very similar’ to ex-Valencia and current Manchester City star Ferran Torres (via Tribal Football), which could be further encouragement for the Gunners.